Tim Leggett, P. Eng. P. E. founded Forensic Dynamics Inc. in 1988 and remains a senior accident reconstruction engineer, having reconstructed over 3700 accidents and testified in over 250 trials across North America. He is considered a leading North American expert in snow and ice and road maintenance issues, and has authored numerous papers on various topics.
With a team of dedicated and experienced engineers and scientists, Forensic Dynamics offers value-added accident reconstruction services, including evidence interpretation, scene and vehicle inspections, research, analysis, report writing, testifying and visual aids, such as animations and simulations. With an excellent trial record and reputation, we are dedicated to providing on-point, detailed analysis in easy to understand language, and stand behind our results.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Diploma in Pure and Applied Science, Vanier College, 1981
Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, McGill University
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Professional Engineer (Mechanical) State of Arizona
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, Province of British Columbia
Society of Automotive Engineers
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Various topics on Accident Reconstruction, typically provided to Attorneys, Insurance Adjusters, and Government entities.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: About 3,700 times.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Accident Reconstruction, Winter road maintenance, Chemical testing,general Forensic Engineering.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: About 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: About 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: About 40 times
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: In 2009
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: In excess of 275 times
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: In excess of 250 times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 23
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, testing, Inspections, etc.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $250.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: travel at cost, out of pocket expenses at cost.
